U.K. Evesham day 7 NFD

Mayhap just an aid to other newbies like me. Today’s a eat drink and be merry day as such,cards with the boys later with a takeaway wine beer crisps snacks whatever….the thing is I’ve been in a routine of working for the last two weeks so drinking at work first thing not eating till closer to lunchtime, however straight downstairs this morning and started to stuff my face without a care or concern…UNTIL I thought wtf are you doing? You sure as hell know your not hungry because you’ve not done this for the last two weeks so odds are just dehydrated.

Today I don’t really care what I have but there’s no need to just eat for the sake of it (which I’m guilty off) so be wary newbies that even if your in a goodish routine like I was it’s easy to slip & also don’t just eat because you can but because it’s right type thing…. Just saying….good luck X

Yes yes @happyslim you learn every day as I did today 😉

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I have been doing mostly green smoothies for two meals as I am also trying to detox and rid my sugar cravings. I can seriously eat ice cream all day and a good dark chocolate bar can be my undoing.

All in all I cook very healthy and heavily plant-based, so I know that excess snacks with high fat and sugar is my downfall. That can be the only reason for my recent weight gain, plus since I am older now )over 50), a slowed down metabolism

I an used to fasting, but I think doing the 500 calories on FD’s has really made a mark, and helped me control my eating.

@hhq enjoy your Mexican meal!
@Stevetoontaxi that was so hilarious
@chumi I hope you feel better soon
@Nabaht New jobs cab be stressful. I hope you like the job and the people so far
@onahealthyhigh Inpressive! I hope to make progress like that
@okeydokey Thanks for keeping everything on track

All of the posts are so helpful. I am glad to have found this forum.

Day 7, Germany, FD

Australia Day 7 NFD. Had my check up this morning and the doctor told me I am a heart attack or stroke waiting to happen. Scary but just the motivation I needed to take responsibility for my weight and do something about it! Had a good, healthy day so that is the first one down.

Day 7 – Cumbria UK – FD

A lovely walk today with my regular group lots of blossoms and baby lambs about – definitely Spring.

I’m going OK so far today with my FD but may need the support of the group later I suspect so I’m adding myself to the pocket group started by @okeydokey and I have also added anyone else fasting today that I picked up since her post……

Pocket Group! If you are doing a FD – then just copy and paste the list and add your name to the bottom of post – TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!

@skinnylove
@pamie
@okeydokey 3rd day b3b
@onahealthyhigh
@soontobesvelte
@blueninjamum
@dykask
@happyslim
@stone176055
@lynzm
@fatrabbit FD800
@johnnyr 5th day b5b
@lany36 2nd day of b2b
@maisie1
@flourbaby 2nd of b2b
@bert1802
@umka6 2nd day of b3b
@endellion
@snowflake56
@obesa
@jojo58
@at

I’m going to try and catch up with reading the posts this afternoon as I have been too busy for the past 2 days to read

“ Willpower is a muscle – the more you use it – the stronger it gets!!! “

Day 7 Maine NFD

Excellent FD yesterday – lost 1 lb – walked in the pouring rain! Spent the rest of the day clearing out the alcohol cabinet – what does one do w/ many bottles of various amounts of opened bottles of alcohol? Thinking I’ll just end up pouring down the drain – cartonfull waiting for disposal. This lead to cleaning out the pantry in the kitchen – all neat & tidy. Crossing off the “must do” list before heading back to work! Not tempted to eat even tho’ organizing food all afternoon! Copious amounts of de-caf tea!

Fasting ’til dinner time – taking our darling 14 yr old granddaughter to her favorite restaurant….primarily because there’s a “help yourself” popcorn machine. Plan on popcorn & big salad. Popcorn not exactly the healthiest…god knows what kind of fat & then there’s the salt…mmm…need to show restraint or I’ll be puff-mommy tomorrow.

@onahealthyhigh – very motivating…thanks!

@hannahwatto – wow, was that difficult to hear? I applaud your doctor for speaking frankly – hope, the delivery was too harsh. My doctor never mentions it – last year I voiced my concern about getting diabetes. His response was “well, you could lose some weight”. Duh! The reality is that every overweight person is facing the same diagnosis. Hence, our participation in this forum…we’re all in this together!

@fatrabbit & @okeydokey – thanks for the links – saved both – good references.

Make it a great day & super weekend everybody!

Day 7 – USA – NFD

@sarah57 – way to go! @Nabaht – you’ve got all of us behind you today in your new job! @HannaWatto – hard to hear news like that sometimes, but you are on this forum, so you are already doing something about it!

Day 7, FD, USA
I felt a moment of weakness when I opened the pantry door with snacks inside and closed it shut, made a tall glass of warm water with lemon and opened this forum instead.
Fasting has taught me to think before I eat. (I’m always telling my daughters to think before they speak, so I guess now I’m really putting my money where my mouth is.
LOL). I honestly held up that bag of rice cakes and talked to it out loud. “Nah, you’ll just put the salty, crunchy taste in my mouth for food and I’ll want more. I’ll see you tomorrow, along with some almond butter on top!”
You know you’re losing it when you start talking to rice cakes.

Day 7 – Belfast – NFD
I got through my FD yesterday fine in the end…a big walk with the dogs and hubbie after my FD dinner helped. Weighed myself this morning, down 3lbs yay! I know the weight loss is a bonus, but I think, overall, the health (physical and mental) benefits of the fasting is the main objective.Good luck all FD-ers x

Day 7 uk Derbyshire NFD
Hi all, I’m feeling a bit nauseous and headachey today – could it be anything to do with fasting and withdrawal. I felt similar on Wednesday, one of my FDs but I got myself through the day ok. Apart from this I feel great. My weight has come down 2-3 in 😀😀

Hello everyone. Am new to this forum and the 5:2 way of eating. Enjoying reading the posts but am getting lost in the terminology. What is a pocket group and do you have a dictionary for the acronyms!?!
I am trying out the principles of 5:2 this month if I manage to hang on in would like to join the challenge in May. You seem such a friendly bunch and I could do with the encouragement.

Day 7 Oman NFD

Day 7 – FD – 2nd post

FD going well – below 250cals in the form of tea with a dash of skimmed milk, plenty of water and a low calorie home made lentil and spinach soup tonight – sometimes it is so much easier to not awaken the “hunger dragon” as some call it…….and I like the feeling of lightness when I wake up the next day!

After hosting the March Challenge I felt the need for some time out from being so heavily involved in the forum so my apologies for my lack of involvement since the start of this April’s challenge.

@okeydokey thank you for doing such a great job this month – I’m reading your posts which provides a great summary of life so far in the April Challenge!

@bert1802 – such words of wisdom in your post on Day 5 for anyone new to this lifestyle – just do the basics because it works! I’ll be holding on firmly to you today as we are both doing a FD – every time you are tempted just think of me squeezing your hand tight.
@steve toon taxi driver – I have never been to a slimming club but your post still made me laugh and don’t we all meet someone like one of your characters in life ……..
@lindasue – you are an inspiration for anyone, especially those new to this WOL – as you excercise a fair bit I suspect that this gives you the leeway to eating more freely on your NFD. A very happy dance time 💃 for fitting so comfortably into that pretty lilac tulip print skirt!
@onahealthyhigh – another inspiring person who has gained health benefits from following this WOL and weight loss was a very happy by product……….
@tillergirl – my thoughts are with you at this worrying time re your OH’s health but great kudos to you for staying strong and not reverting back to old habits of using food as comfort. Regarding being unhappy about the care you can ring your local hospital and ask to speak to the relevant matron covering the cardiology service and she/he will look into your concerns (I used to work in the NHS before retiring) Stay strong and positive xx
@coda – so good to hear that you are feeling better in yourself – this is your journey and you do it at your own pace and no one else’s! and WOW loose trousers – what a great incentive to keep going!!
@Nabaht – Hope all went well on your first day in the new job – you had the support of this forum all day today!

@hannahwatto – you have an unusual GP who has been very honest with you but she/he was not telling you anything you did not already know and you had already taken responsibility for your body and your health by joining the challenge! Your GP has given you the motivation – Ant Williams said “I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy. I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it” and we are all here to support you and hold on to you tight! Looks to me like you have started as you mean to go on………don’t push yourself too hard, just try to make sure you do the basic 5:2 WOL – would it help to read (again) the following link by @simcoeluv https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/
@blueninjamum – well done on reaching your first milestone – your adjusted milestone is within your reach now – stay strong

For those who are struggling on their FDs – try to ensure that you drink plenty of water/fruit teas…etc and make sure that calories eaten on a FD are not wasted calories!!!!!!! If you eat breakfast eat some protein or porridge and home cooked small amount of protein and lots of low calorie/carb vegetables/salads for your meal of the day. This WOL works – those like me who have lost the weight and are maintaining are living proof of it – If I could do it so can you………..

So many are doing really well already – stay strong and focused!

I think this quote is so suitable for our 5:2 WOL – “Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose”

2nd post, think I might try and do a b2b fast Saturday and Sunday. I can do quite a bit of damage at the weekends sometimes so not only will successfully completing it be a huge boost for my willpower but it will be preventing me slipping backwards too. Let me know if anyone wants to join me for this little challenge.
Good luck everyone xx

Day 7 | NFD | UK

Day 7 – USA – NFD

@okeydokey and @mrsgettingthere, one of my FDs is Saturday; when you’re retired, every day is a weekend! I’d be happy to be on the pocketeer list with you, but Sunday will be a NFD for me.

Day 7, MA, USA–FD
Day 6, MA, USA–FD
Day 5, MA, USA–NFD

It’s been a long and busy week that started off with a lot of off plan stress eating, then dinners out and celebrating my partner’s birthday (which was a high point of the week, for sure), but definitely felt like I overindulged a bit too often. Feeling back on track now though, and looking forward to a mindful and healthful weekend. Hopefully I can take sometime to catch up on others’ posts. Happy Friday everyone!

Day 7 Surrey UK NFD

Weighed in this morning and delighted to see I was down to 143lbs.

Day 7 Melbourne NFD
Day 8 & 9 NFD

Day 8/NFD/Melbourne Australia

Busy busy morning dealing with a rat infestation in our wall cavities and their mouse cousins partying in our pantry! We also have an ant plague in the house and a possum in our carport who loves defecating on my car. I could be a little overwhelmed this morning if I hadn’t completely Konmaried my entire house last year. Cleaning is so much easier – no clutter and all food sealed in containers. The little blighters have been gnawing on the soft wood shelving. Sigh

I haven’t had time to catch up on posts nor have I felt like eating as yet. Plan to have lunch and dinner out. I don’t fancy dining with our unwelcome guests!

Enjoy your weekend everyone.